How to pronounce swivels
Say it like SWIV-ulz. Swivels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWIV).
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- SWIV
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swivels pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of swivels
American and British speakers say swivels in essentially the same way: /ˈswɪvəlz/ in the US and /ˈswɪvəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWIV-ulz.
What does swivels mean?
- plural of swivel How to pronounce swivel
- third-person singular simple present indicative of swivel How to pronounce swivel
Questions about saying swivels
How do you pronounce swivels?
Say SWIV-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɪvəlz/. In British English it is /ˈswɪvəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swivels?
Swivels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWIV). Broken into parts: SWIV · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say swivels the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈswɪvəlz/ and the British form is /ˈswɪvəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.